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the u.s. geological survey will discuss the threat of earthquakes and other july 6 -- your logic hazards. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] host: good morning, friday, march 18. we will open up the phone lines for your comments today on the story that is most important to you. we will put the phone numbers on the screen right away. unfolding news about the u.n. security council and possible air strikes against libya, and continuing crises in japan and the budget story at home. the most significant new was story. we will go to your phone calls right away to hear what is most important to you in a week of unfolding big issues. we will go to the newspapers as we are waiting for your calls. as you can see, britain, france, and the united states are lined up for air strike against coffee -- gaddafi. it suggests in the newspapers the airplanes may well immediately. "the chicago tribune" tells us american officials expect
the u.s. geological survey will discuss the threat of earthquakes and other july 6 -- your logic hazards. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] host: good morning, friday, march 18. we will open up the phone lines for your comments today on the story that is most important to you. we will put the phone numbers on the screen right away. unfolding news about the u.n. security council and possible air strikes against libya,...
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the u.s. is way ahead and that and that took many, many decades to develop that. it is a combination of our very best students who have done well and smart people from all over the world who have wanted to come to these universities, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. our net imports i ofq into this country has been a huge advantage. there is no other country that has had that. that is not quite as powerful in some ways. we make it hard sometimes for those people either to come in or stay. it is still a mind-blowing pingree we need to double down on that. -- it is still in mind blowing thing. we need to double down on that. is that element of support going to be there for those institutions? whenever people tell you about the overseas school systems that are very good, take it with the grain of salt. there is a temptation for them to tell you about the part that is good and not tell you about the full story. it is hard to run a good education system. nobody has a perfect education system and there are many elements including cultural. when people look
the u.s. is way ahead and that and that took many, many decades to develop that. it is a combination of our very best students who have done well and smart people from all over the world who have wanted to come to these universities, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. our net imports i ofq into this country has been a huge advantage. there is no other country that has had that. that is not quite as powerful in some ways. we make it hard sometimes for those people either to come in...
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while working full-time for the department of the u.s. navy. herman returned to his home in atlanta to begin a korea working for the coca-cola company, -- to begin a career working for the coca-cola company and in a short period of time rose to vice president. shortly thereafter, he later became the regional vice president of the burger king division of pillsbury. he was able to turn around the region to make it the best performing in the country. he then took his biggest challenge by becoming the ceo and president of godfather pizza. the companyp -- izz -- pizza. the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, and he turned it around in the matter of months. they made him the president of the national restaurant association. he had the opportunity to talk with president clinton during a nationally televised town hall meeting. hear, herman challenged president clinton regarding his health-care overhaul proposal. when president clinton attempted to assure him that his legislation would not harm american business owners and their employees, herman re
while working full-time for the department of the u.s. navy. herman returned to his home in atlanta to begin a korea working for the coca-cola company, -- to begin a career working for the coca-cola company and in a short period of time rose to vice president. shortly thereafter, he later became the regional vice president of the burger king division of pillsbury. he was able to turn around the region to make it the best performing in the country. he then took his biggest challenge by becoming...
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and as i said before, when it comes to u.s. military action whether it is a no fly zone or other options, you have got to balance costs versus benefits. and i don't take those decisions lightly. host: to the latter part as far as the analysis of cost versus benefit and that is the no fly zone. why not put one in place? or should we? guest: i think costs would be quite substantial. and here is ooth thought. i think that we have limited resours. we are endlessly being told we need to cut our defense budget. my view of this is there ought to be a division of labor. we have had our european allies who have generally not pulled their load on most national security issues for a long time. nonetheless saying that if only because they are worried about large numbers of refugees coming out of north africa to their shores, they want to stabilize this situation. they are talking about putting a no fly zone in place. i don't know whether they will actually or just going to talk about it. but let's let them do that. and let's focus our ener
and as i said before, when it comes to u.s. military action whether it is a no fly zone or other options, you have got to balance costs versus benefits. and i don't take those decisions lightly. host: to the latter part as far as the analysis of cost versus benefit and that is the no fly zone. why not put one in place? or should we? guest: i think costs would be quite substantial. and here is ooth thought. i think that we have limited resours. we are endlessly being told we need to cut our...
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february, 2011, republicans pass a spending will that reduces u.s. economic growth by 1 ppt 5% to 2%. now some have questioned, is it ealy as much as 700,000 jobs? is it really as much as $-- as 1.5% to 2%, but no one questions whether there will be job los or whether there will be slowing down of our economic growth among serious economists. we are going in the wrong direction. how fast may be the question. but we are going in the wrong direction. that is why it's very important for us to proceed with great care and caution here because again, we have the opportunity to create jobs, to strengthen the middle class, and to do so in a way that is fiscally sound. when i hear our colleagues talk about the deficit and the immorality of a big deficit and i completely agree, we owe it to our children and our grandchildren not to leave them a debt. but all this talk about deficit is -- when we as democrats took the lead on for decades. do you remember, because many of you were here at the time, that when president clinton became president, he inherited an en
february, 2011, republicans pass a spending will that reduces u.s. economic growth by 1 ppt 5% to 2%. now some have questioned, is it ealy as much as 700,000 jobs? is it really as much as $-- as 1.5% to 2%, but no one questions whether there will be job los or whether there will be slowing down of our economic growth among serious economists. we are going in the wrong direction. how fast may be the question. but we are going in the wrong direction. that is why it's very important for us to...
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with the u.s. currently involved in afghanistan, iraq, and providing large-scale humanitarian assistance in japan, it does not diminish." collins of maine said this. "i remain troubled that the president did not seek congressional consent in the absence of a national emergency. libya does not affect our country's vital interest." the president talked about who will lead and when. here is what he had to say. >> this transfer from the united states to nato will take place on wednesday. going forward, the lead in enforcing the no-fly zone and protecting civilians on the ground will transition to our allies and partners. i'm fully confident that our coalition will keep the pressure on gaddafi's remaining forces. in that effort, the united states will play a supporting role, including intelligence, logistical support, search and rescue assistance, and capabilities to jam regime communications. because of this transition to a broader nato-based coalition, the risk and cost of this operation to our milita
with the u.s. currently involved in afghanistan, iraq, and providing large-scale humanitarian assistance in japan, it does not diminish." collins of maine said this. "i remain troubled that the president did not seek congressional consent in the absence of a national emergency. libya does not affect our country's vital interest." the president talked about who will lead and when. here is what he had to say. >> this transfer from the united states to nato will take place on...
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speaker, we have committed the u.s. taxpayers and we've committed u.s. troops to engage in almost a decade having been involved with one of those long overseas engagements before in vietnam. i know that the strain that these actions place on our families and on our young soldiers and i don't think that the administration has adequately sought out what we are doing -- thought out what we are doing and what we're asking the taxpayers of this country to do and the young people of this country to do, engaging in yet a third front with questionable ideas and questionable values at the heart of why we're engaging in the discussion. i've been an ardent supporter of the war on terror. i believe that we're going to be committed to the war regardless if it is there, in their backyard, or in our backyard. but i rise tonight to say that i'm adamantly opposed to extending our forces in any further that what we've already extended them without asking our allies to provide their tax money and to put the lives of their young people on the line. the entire world is benef
speaker, we have committed the u.s. taxpayers and we've committed u.s. troops to engage in almost a decade having been involved with one of those long overseas engagements before in vietnam. i know that the strain that these actions place on our families and on our young soldiers and i don't think that the administration has adequately sought out what we are doing -- thought out what we are doing and what we're asking the taxpayers of this country to do and the young people of this country to...
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but the u.s. department of labor women's bureau has done a great job of the putting information on its website. that is emerging industries, it presents us with a new opportunity to not to make the same mistakes all over again about leaving women out of high- paying, high-quality job opportunities. here is a very important issue that think we all need to pay attention to it. >> nicole mason, if she could stand up. her group produced a report that dealt with that issue is initially. p.m.,re coming up on 1:30 and we want to once again thank you for leading the charge on this. an amazing report. i open my remarks by failing to in knowledge the person who really was responsible for bringing us together. the president, i have to say, his vision and his commitment to women and children, and it is infused throughout the administration. that is how we got here today. i am so proud of him and i think all of our panelists and our host. the center for american progress for hosting this year, and for all the
but the u.s. department of labor women's bureau has done a great job of the putting information on its website. that is emerging industries, it presents us with a new opportunity to not to make the same mistakes all over again about leaving women out of high- paying, high-quality job opportunities. here is a very important issue that think we all need to pay attention to it. >> nicole mason, if she could stand up. her group produced a report that dealt with that issue is initially....
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then the u.s. export-import bank. after that, rebecca adams will discuss the health care law and with the changes mean. "washington journal, each morning at 7:00. later, a couple of events about the political unrest in the middle east. talkso's foreign minister about the challenges his country faces great live coverage from the brookings institute at 10:30. endowment of international peace, the president of the american university of cairo will get his perspective on the recent changes in egypt and the arab world. that is at 1:00. >> the c-span video library is even more valuable. committee hearings are now being gathered and archived in one place. find out more. watch what you want, when you want. >> the united nations representative for afghanistan said the u.s. led a surge in that country is working. staffan de mistura also expect confidence in afghan led reconciliation efforts. he spoke at the middle east institute in washington as the u.n. voted to extend its afghan mission by one year. this is 55 minutes. >> he
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against the u.s. and the netherlands. we have really not taken as seriously as we need to, the need for a robust energy policy that reduces our dependence on imported oil. it would seem to me that they should be yet one more reminder -- the past reminders' do not seem to have done it. this is one more reminder that we are vulnerable to disruptions in supply or price in deuced disruptions that come from the concern about supply, even if it is really not disrupted very much in the current environment. there are market concerns or concerns that people have that pushed the market up that are not immediately supply-related. the second point, the way we provide our assistance to a country really needs to involve " one could call support- inclusive agreed to make sure that when we provide assistance or advice or when the world bank or other institutions do, we find ways to ensure that more and more people are included in the benefit of that growth, and that is particularly true when it comes to younger people in many of these co
against the u.s. and the netherlands. we have really not taken as seriously as we need to, the need for a robust energy policy that reduces our dependence on imported oil. it would seem to me that they should be yet one more reminder -- the past reminders' do not seem to have done it. this is one more reminder that we are vulnerable to disruptions in supply or price in deuced disruptions that come from the concern about supply, even if it is really not disrupted very much in the current...
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u.s.? before introducing the ambassador formally come out like to extend a welcome to former united states senators. they have done this for today's lecture. [unintelligible] [applause] i'm glad he hails from the great state of tennessee. certification in the and i did states senate from 1967 to 1985. he is the person in his long and distinguished public service 6 to honor through the works that so proudly bears his name. inouye it is always a privilege to have you with us. of kansas, who served with distinction in the united states senate from 1978 to 1978, who i now claim to be at least well grounded in tennessee is still rooted in kansas. we are very glad to have you here. here today is money coming. hero after numerous years of great service serbs as the night did states ambassador to 1984-1989. the thank you for your service. the other ambassador was appointed to serve as our ambassador to japan. he did so with distinction from 2001 to 2005. it is this service that inspired as far lect
u.s.? before introducing the ambassador formally come out like to extend a welcome to former united states senators. they have done this for today's lecture. [unintelligible] [applause] i'm glad he hails from the great state of tennessee. certification in the and i did states senate from 1967 to 1985. he is the person in his long and distinguished public service 6 to honor through the works that so proudly bears his name. inouye it is always a privilege to have you with us. of kansas, who...
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we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission, or risk killing many civilians from the air. the danger posed to our men and women in uniform would be far greater. so would the cost and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down that road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the determination of our diplomats, we are hopeful about iraq and their future, but regime change there took eight years, thousands of american and iraqi lives, and nearly a trillion dollars. that is not something we can afford to repeat in libya. as the bulk of our military effort ratchets down, what we can do, and we will do, is support the aspirations of the libyan people. we have intervened to stop the massacre, and we will work with our allies and partners to maintain the safety of civilians. we will deny the regime arms, cut off its supplies of cash, assist the opposition, and work with other nations to hasten the day when gaddafi leaves power
we would likely have to put u.s. troops on the ground to accomplish that mission, or risk killing many civilians from the air. the danger posed to our men and women in uniform would be far greater. so would the cost and our share of the responsibility for what comes next. to be blunt, we went down that road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the determination of our diplomats, we are hopeful about iraq and their future, but regime change there took eight years,...
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>> obviously the u.s. wants to see a responsible government emerged that respects the will of the libyan people. there is a serious institution building challenge that exists in libya. we believe there are universal rights that need to be acknowledged and respected and processes determined by the people in each of these countries that charts the specific course that is suitable to that country. it would be wrong of us to sit here with the road map for political transformation in libya, but are consistent message across the region and across the world is that the people deserve the right to chart their own future in a fashion that enables them to express themselves freely, a symbol freely, select their leaders, and do so free of violence and intimidation. >> with regard to the military question, you are saying it is premature to commit troops. is it the u.s. position that we need to be done through a nato commitment and not through a u.s. military commitment? is the president discussing more broadly how to
>> obviously the u.s. wants to see a responsible government emerged that respects the will of the libyan people. there is a serious institution building challenge that exists in libya. we believe there are universal rights that need to be acknowledged and respected and processes determined by the people in each of these countries that charts the specific course that is suitable to that country. it would be wrong of us to sit here with the road map for political transformation in libya,...
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the u.s. import export bank on president obama's trip to latin america and what it means for u.s. trade. after that, we will discuss the implementation of the health care law. ♪ host: as president obama cut his latin america trip short, and returns to washington, the washington post reports that key nato allies have tentatively agreed to take the lead role. but none have officially signed on. other news out of the middle east -- the yemen president pledging to step down when your early has not satisfied opponents. help from saudi arabia is likely to be rejected. we will keep you updated throughout today's "washington journal." the nation's health-care law turned 1 years old today. we have a separate line set aside for health care .ractitioner i the new health care law -- it says, a loose federation of left-leaning groups have gathered to peddle the virtues of health care reform. it is like we have to world. the article says that in other words, the future is very uncertain right now. i would
the u.s. import export bank on president obama's trip to latin america and what it means for u.s. trade. after that, we will discuss the implementation of the health care law. ♪ host: as president obama cut his latin america trip short, and returns to washington, the washington post reports that key nato allies have tentatively agreed to take the lead role. but none have officially signed on. other news out of the middle east -- the yemen president pledging to step down when your early has...
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this is bad for the u.s. economy when imports outpaced exports more jobs go to foreign workers than u.s. workers. donald trump is expected to put discussed the present show -- expected to discuss a presidential. he has said that he will decide by june whether to seek the republican nomination to challenge president obama in 2012. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. >> the c-span networks provide coverage of politics, public affairs, and non-fiction books and american history. it is all available online, radio, and social media sites. we take c-span on the road with our digital bus, and local content vehicle. bringing our resources to your community. it is washington your way. the c-span networks. now available in more than 1 million homes. created by cable, provided that the public service. >> presidential contenders have been making stops in key primary states. this week, michelle bachman in new hampshire at a fund-raiser for the republican state committee sunday at 6:00 27:30 eastern and
this is bad for the u.s. economy when imports outpaced exports more jobs go to foreign workers than u.s. workers. donald trump is expected to put discussed the present show -- expected to discuss a presidential. he has said that he will decide by june whether to seek the republican nomination to challenge president obama in 2012. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. >> the c-span networks provide coverage of politics, public affairs, and non-fiction books and american...
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i believe that u.s. administrations, success of the dem croatians democratic and republic have made a big mistake by giving iran no assets to jeopardize. if the united states had been willing to allow iran to have pipelines back in the 1990's, if the united states have been willing to allow conoco to take that deal with iran back in the 1990's, wrong we would have the hostile relationship we have with iran today. should we continue this pattern because of the nuclear issue? if we want to get -- to end the russian no monopoly, if we want afghanistan to be prosperous, i think we do have to end this policy of blocking iran from having pipelines trying to discourage transit trade, you know, the late richard holbrook was so proud of the fact that he had gotten a agreement from pakistan to india. well, there should be routes that go there. it's in everybody's interest. i would refer people to fred star at johns hopkins sites. he's written extensively about the silk road. everybody can belt. turkey can benefit.
i believe that u.s. administrations, success of the dem croatians democratic and republic have made a big mistake by giving iran no assets to jeopardize. if the united states had been willing to allow iran to have pipelines back in the 1990's, if the united states have been willing to allow conoco to take that deal with iran back in the 1990's, wrong we would have the hostile relationship we have with iran today. should we continue this pattern because of the nuclear issue? if we want to get --...
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meanwhile, u.s. resources are arrived to help the country responded to friday's earthquake that killed more than 10,000. japan's prime minister says it was the worst crisis since world war ii. while japan works to control its nuclear facilities from a third explosion, here and the united states, some lawmakers are asking for a halt to our nuclear power facilities. your thoughts on the that this morning. we will begin with "the new york times" and their head line. "u.s. nuclear push may be in peril." also this morning, it notes and "the washington post" -- a wary look at u.s. nuclear plants. regulators are reviewing license applications for 20 reactors -- yesterday on the sunday show, senator joseph lieberman, independent, talked about whether or not to have a temporary halt on nuclear power. here is what he had to say. >> we have 104 nuclear power plants in our country. every year, once a year, fema, nuclear regulatory commission, they go through emergency planning to see what they would do if it's a
meanwhile, u.s. resources are arrived to help the country responded to friday's earthquake that killed more than 10,000. japan's prime minister says it was the worst crisis since world war ii. while japan works to control its nuclear facilities from a third explosion, here and the united states, some lawmakers are asking for a halt to our nuclear power facilities. your thoughts on the that this morning. we will begin with "the new york times" and their head line. "u.s. nuclear...
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he was a leader on u.s.-israeli relations, offering the syria accountability and the iran freedom act which he fought to pass. despite initial opposition from president bush. he teamed up with president bush to read these courage of aids and malaria from africa. he patted the 2005 best-seller, "it takes the family". he is now a senior fellow at the ethics and policy center. a contributor on the fox news channel. he is proud of his role of husband and father. they're the parents of seven wonderful children. it is my pleasure to introduce to you senator rick santorum. [applause] >> good to be with you and -- i have done that a million times. sorry. it is great to be back. i was here at a smaller venue last year when we did this. this is exciting to be here. it is always the case when pete read the introduction, i can always count on the line that it's the most response. are the parents of seven children. i thought maybe not in this audience it would not get so much of a ripple. before left the seven children a
he was a leader on u.s.-israeli relations, offering the syria accountability and the iran freedom act which he fought to pass. despite initial opposition from president bush. he teamed up with president bush to read these courage of aids and malaria from africa. he patted the 2005 best-seller, "it takes the family". he is now a senior fellow at the ethics and policy center. a contributor on the fox news channel. he is proud of his role of husband and father. they're the parents of...
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it's simply this -- u.s. military participation in this operation is, as we have said all along, changing to one primarily of support. indeed, one of our submarines, the uss providence, has now moved on to previously assigned tasking, having completed all strike missions assigned to her. and maybe we aren't flying the bulk of combat sorties anymore, but the u.s. is now providing nearly 80 percent of all air refueling, almost 75 percent of aerial surveillance hours and 100 percent of all electronic warfare missions. in other words, we remain committed to the mission and to the mandate we've been told to enforce, but that commitment is very much shared by others, and now it's going to be led by others. you all saw the announcement yesterday that nato will assume command of the entire mission in the next few days, having already assumed command last week of the maritime embargo mission and this past weekend of the no-fly zone enforcement. the details of exactly when and exactly how future command relationships w
it's simply this -- u.s. military participation in this operation is, as we have said all along, changing to one primarily of support. indeed, one of our submarines, the uss providence, has now moved on to previously assigned tasking, having completed all strike missions assigned to her. and maybe we aren't flying the bulk of combat sorties anymore, but the u.s. is now providing nearly 80 percent of all air refueling, almost 75 percent of aerial surveillance hours and 100 percent of all...
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this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was partilarly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces e deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that the list of supporting groups be entered into the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. camp: mr. speaker, today we have the opportunity to come together and advance a bill that is a win for small business, a win for families, and a win for taxpayers across america. cast a yes vote for h.r. 4 and give them that win and i reserve the plans of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise? >> i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman may proceed. mr. levin
this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was partilarly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces e deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that the...
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a u.s. company could be worried about what their foreign competitors are doing overseas. -- they can create an unlevel playing field. it all falls into the same pocket of information that will make business dealings more transparent and more profitable and minimize the risk. host: our first call comes from louisiana on average democrat line. -- on our democratic line. caller: i am concerned with the visit of republicans meddling with a price of survival. it is written indelibly on stone that we have had a price of survival. and we have had a government support us. we know who the big threat was with a cold war and what not. we have to have friends of our enemies and enemies of our enemies. when we cannot exist, we would not remain. we need oil and trade and we have to sell and buy stuff. host: he made an interesting mark -- a remark. one day the friend of your friend is your friend, and then they are your enemy. tell us how intelligence gathering survives in a world like that where the line
a u.s. company could be worried about what their foreign competitors are doing overseas. -- they can create an unlevel playing field. it all falls into the same pocket of information that will make business dealings more transparent and more profitable and minimize the risk. host: our first call comes from louisiana on average democrat line. -- on our democratic line. caller: i am concerned with the visit of republicans meddling with a price of survival. it is written indelibly on stone that we...
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the analysis of 22 countries finds the u.s. economy is growing faster than others but creating far fewer jobs. partly because american workers have become so productive, it is hard for anyone without a job to get one. the u.n. world food program has delivered so far $2 million worth of aid to japan, but the agency said today that japan still needs much more temporary shelter. sanitation help and health equipment. finally, another member of the britain house of commons has been sentenced to prison for making fraudulent expense -- fraudulent expense claims. jim divine has been sent to prison for filing bogus invoices for cleaning and printing work, totaling more than $13,000. a total of three to 92 current and former british legislators have been ordered to pay a total of 1.1 million pounds and expenses. >> you are watching c-span, bringing you politics and public affairs. every morning it is open quote washington journal," our live call-in program about the news of the day. weekdays, watch live coverage of the u.s. house. weekni
the analysis of 22 countries finds the u.s. economy is growing faster than others but creating far fewer jobs. partly because american workers have become so productive, it is hard for anyone without a job to get one. the u.n. world food program has delivered so far $2 million worth of aid to japan, but the agency said today that japan still needs much more temporary shelter. sanitation help and health equipment. finally, another member of the britain house of commons has been sentenced to...
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the problem with mexico-u.s. relations deals with nafta, which was signed in 1993, which cost -- which caused many difficulties on both sides of the border. america has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs and has accumulated over $1 trillion in trade deficit with mexico. what happened in mexico, more than two million families were uprooted from their little farmsteads and they were unable to feed themselves. they have become a wandering exodus across this continent that nobody cares about because they are so poor. many of them are enlisted in the drug trade. we now see what happens. they are desperate. we now see what has happened. we have to go back and renegotiate nafta in order to deal with the people who have been harmed. neither government is willing to do that because certain powerful interests have benefited from this, but the human carnage that has resulted is, in my opinion, a sacrilege. host: as we go to our last to dent in west phoenix high school, we want to thank the students and cox communications. j
the problem with mexico-u.s. relations deals with nafta, which was signed in 1993, which cost -- which caused many difficulties on both sides of the border. america has lost hundreds of thousands of jobs and has accumulated over $1 trillion in trade deficit with mexico. what happened in mexico, more than two million families were uprooted from their little farmsteads and they were unable to feed themselves. they have become a wandering exodus across this continent that nobody cares about...
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u.s. tensions and other holdings are probably three% held in asian equities. question now falling fairly rapidly, can you describe if you see a systemic risk in the fall of these inequities? >> i would focus more on the basic humanitarian reconstruction challenge and containing the risk and prepare -- repairing the damage caused by the catastrophe there. it is something that japan with assistance from the world committee can achieve. it is important to recognize that we come into this challenge in the world economy in a much stronger position that we have been. you see much more confidence, i think testified here and around the world, and the resilience in the process of expansion we see under way. we want to sustain that. and they should be our focus and attention. >> i am concerned because we see toshiba and toyota stopping production. illus like we have a systemic shortage of power in japan that will cripple large publicly traded companies in being able to maintain production. >> again,
u.s. tensions and other holdings are probably three% held in asian equities. question now falling fairly rapidly, can you describe if you see a systemic risk in the fall of these inequities? >> i would focus more on the basic humanitarian reconstruction challenge and containing the risk and prepare -- repairing the damage caused by the catastrophe there. it is something that japan with assistance from the world committee can achieve. it is important to recognize that we come into this...
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we have been hearing from u.s. officials that he is sending out some of his own people to test the waters, looking for a way out. we'll see if that happens. host: good morning republican line. caller: could morning. how're you today? host: we are fine. go ahead with your question. caller: i think i am very proud of what we're doing in the middle east. we're trying to do something that is not from a long time ago. i commend al jazeera for bringing the attacks. i'm disappointed that most of the media in the united states has taken over the israeli government's point of view. i think we need to hear the facts. israel should be welcoming democracy in the middle east more than anybody else. we're tired of fighting. we're tired of the conflict. i do not see any difference in what these people are doing doing with each other overseas whatever religion or nationality, they do not have a problem. i commend to the people and i hope that the people -- commend the people and i hope that the people -- none of the anti-is really
we have been hearing from u.s. officials that he is sending out some of his own people to test the waters, looking for a way out. we'll see if that happens. host: good morning republican line. caller: could morning. how're you today? host: we are fine. go ahead with your question. caller: i think i am very proud of what we're doing in the middle east. we're trying to do something that is not from a long time ago. i commend al jazeera for bringing the attacks. i'm disappointed that most of the...
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despite the fact that u.s. taxpayers have given lenders an average of $20,000 for each participating homeowner, there is nothing that prevents a lender from still foreclosuring after the modification. -- foreclosing after the modification. the bottom line of the hamp program is this -- false hope for homeowners who see the federal government send thousands to big lenders only to lose their home a few months later. according to the special inspector general of tarp programs, there have been countless a public lished reports of hamp participants worse off from having engaged in a futile attempt to obtain relief that the program promised. it leaves borrowers with more principal left on their home, depleted savings and even worse credit scores, closed quote. as we work to rein in government spending to create certainty, confidence and ultimately jobs, this program, well-intentioned as it is, has not been tax dollars well spent. i urge my colleagues to support the bill and i yield back. the chair: the gentleman yiel
despite the fact that u.s. taxpayers have given lenders an average of $20,000 for each participating homeowner, there is nothing that prevents a lender from still foreclosuring after the modification. -- foreclosing after the modification. the bottom line of the hamp program is this -- false hope for homeowners who see the federal government send thousands to big lenders only to lose their home a few months later. according to the special inspector general of tarp programs, there have been...
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host: we're talking about the history of u.s.-libyan relations with professor paul sullivan, securities studies at georgetown university. and if you would like to get involved in the discussion give us a call. you can also send us messages via e-mail and twitter. ow first call comes from michigan on our line for democrats. al on the "washington journal." caller: i'm watching the journal, i'm not on it. host: turn down your television. there's a feedback that happens here. caller: ok. i disagree with the kay gadhafi is treating his own individuals. i disagree with the way other countries treat their individuals. and the americans have always been the watchdog. but we have divided our own selves into several different politics groups. we all have to come together. our country is in a financial fight. but if we all come together, we can make this work. host: paul sullivan. guest: i agree with you. good morning. thanks for the question. there is political deviciveness in washington and this is causing gridlock in decision making and
host: we're talking about the history of u.s.-libyan relations with professor paul sullivan, securities studies at georgetown university. and if you would like to get involved in the discussion give us a call. you can also send us messages via e-mail and twitter. ow first call comes from michigan on our line for democrats. al on the "washington journal." caller: i'm watching the journal, i'm not on it. host: turn down your television. there's a feedback that happens here. caller: ok....
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we would move these guys on u.s. soil and there would be a handful we would need to hold indefinitely. civilian courts, guantanamo bay would be closed, and we could make this more palletible for americans and certainly for a lot of human rights and liberties folks that hoped barack obama would close it. caller: i'm a big fan of c-span. i listen all the time. i'm a big alex jones listener. he talks about all this stuff about extra rendition and torture and continuing all these wars. when they say they are going to stop them, continue it until 2014 now, and it's just a matter of time now before everyone realizes we've been lied to, here, in a big way, and water boarding people for how long -- they'll admit to anything if they are being tortured. and i personally think in my opinion that 9/11 was staged. host: well, i think as far ads the watt irboarding and torture goes -- guest: the rules that govern the military trials now are pretty clear that torture and mistreatment, that any statement that came from that isn't go
we would move these guys on u.s. soil and there would be a handful we would need to hold indefinitely. civilian courts, guantanamo bay would be closed, and we could make this more palletible for americans and certainly for a lot of human rights and liberties folks that hoped barack obama would close it. caller: i'm a big fan of c-span. i listen all the time. i'm a big alex jones listener. he talks about all this stuff about extra rendition and torture and continuing all these wars. when they...
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he is the commander of u.s. africa command and will be live from satellite from his headquarters in germany. >> he assumed command on the ninth of march and it is commanding u.s. military support for international enforcement for international enforcement of
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without the u.s., it will not work. the u.s. has the peculiar possibility -- working here with china to bring islamabad further along the path. it has to come. the afghans are critical. it is that nexus, in my view. i cannot believe that given the american tradition of always wanting to solve every problem and seeing itself as the irreplaceable spark plug, that it will not start there. the proposal is not to improve pakistan-u.s. relations. by ellen view is that i cannot imagine anything -- my own view is that i cannot imagine anything that would make a greater positive difference in pakistan-u.s. relations was a process that led to some reasonable and acceptable solutions to afghanistan, as difficult as we all see that now. nine months ago, we saw the process of being entirely improbable. we now see after conversations that it is probable. we see the negotiations and the agreements that have to be reached as entirely improbable, if not extremely difficult. over time, we had even begun to see signs that what we are preconditions
without the u.s., it will not work. the u.s. has the peculiar possibility -- working here with china to bring islamabad further along the path. it has to come. the afghans are critical. it is that nexus, in my view. i cannot believe that given the american tradition of always wanting to solve every problem and seeing itself as the irreplaceable spark plug, that it will not start there. the proposal is not to improve pakistan-u.s. relations. by ellen view is that i cannot imagine anything -- my...
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if the u.s. is serious about doing something about drugs, why don't they get rid of drugs in afghanistan? back on the topic. i think it's a wise decision to lessen the severity of punishment for those crimes for drugs. because you put a person in jail and they come out they're a hardened criminal because ft environment you're putting them in. and we know from after prohibition was lifted crime went down. so if you take away some of the penalties for drug abuse and for drug use, you are end some of the crimes. >> host: that's john in jacksonville. more from the article in "wall street journal." while the changes are part of the belt tightening efforts they also reflect a growing belief that prosecuting drug offenders aggressively often fails to true treat their underlying addiction problems and can result in offenders cycling in and out of prisons for years, a critique long voiced by groups that advocate in favor of the defts' rights. back to phones. on our line for independents. caller: how are y
if the u.s. is serious about doing something about drugs, why don't they get rid of drugs in afghanistan? back on the topic. i think it's a wise decision to lessen the severity of punishment for those crimes for drugs. because you put a person in jail and they come out they're a hardened criminal because ft environment you're putting them in. and we know from after prohibition was lifted crime went down. so if you take away some of the penalties for drug abuse and for drug use, you are end some...
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they're working to provide information to the u.s. and deceit. -- u.s. embassy. is it as bad as it is going to get? >> i do not want to speculate on how this will progress. i will say this is a serious situation, and we continue to provide whatever assistance is requirerequested from us. i would add that japan is a technically advanced nuclear country, and they possess significant technical resources and capability on their own. >> the president has not seen anything in japan that will lead him to change his position to continue to get power from the nuclear resources in the united states? >> information is still coming in. these gentlemen address the issues of safety and security in the american nuclear program. as more information comes in, it will be evaluated. 20% of our electricity is generated by nuclear power. it is already a major component of our energy in the united states. >> to reiterate, we are an independent regulatory authority, and we always keep the focus, on a day-to-day basis, and the safety of nuclear reactors in this country. if we get inform
they're working to provide information to the u.s. and deceit. -- u.s. embassy. is it as bad as it is going to get? >> i do not want to speculate on how this will progress. i will say this is a serious situation, and we continue to provide whatever assistance is requirerequested from us. i would add that japan is a technically advanced nuclear country, and they possess significant technical resources and capability on their own. >> the president has not seen anything in japan that...
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the u.s. should lead the way. the others will follow where the u.s. leads. i think the east -- libya is strategically located. the east is led by people educated in the u.s., europe, mostly the uk. many have leadership in the east. 98% of the people in libya are highly educated. they could be allies for the u.s. and the whole world. guest: you bring a variety of points, one about the ships of cash. i do not know. the no-fly zone and great harm can be done with forces on the ground with tanks reinforces the caution i was trying to suggest earlier. assuming no fly zone is in effect, but there is current on the ground created by artillery and armor. what do we do regarding a no-fly zone? do we embrace a moral and operational responsibility to stop that kind of killing as well? i think many military professionals like myself need to decide that question -- an answer to that question before you begin with what you think will be just a no-fly zone. with regard to the educated population in the strategic position, i take your point. i think libya as a nation has le
the u.s. should lead the way. the others will follow where the u.s. leads. i think the east -- libya is strategically located. the east is led by people educated in the u.s., europe, mostly the uk. many have leadership in the east. 98% of the people in libya are highly educated. they could be allies for the u.s. and the whole world. guest: you bring a variety of points, one about the ships of cash. i do not know. the no-fly zone and great harm can be done with forces on the ground with tanks...
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u.s. open the oil reserves? should there be a marker of a gas price? should there be another way where that decision is made? let's go to michael on the line for independents. good morning. caller: yes, good morning. you have a great show. i have knowledge of the oil reserves. canada, 31% of u.s. oil. mexico, 28%. nigeria and venezuela, 16% each. arab world is only 4%. the oil reserves were bought during the bush administration under the iraq war clause. when president clinton went out just 20% of the oil reserves bought by bush, sr., oil fell 2/3. if he lets out just the oil glut in the iraq war, oil should be down around $40 per barrel. thank you very much. have a great day. host: lou, a republican in topeka, kansas. good morning. caller: good morning. i think it would be a great big mistake to open the oil reserves. host: how come? caller: for one thing, there's not enough to make a long-term this in our problem. we are gluttons when it comes to consuming energy. that will just satisfy
u.s. open the oil reserves? should there be a marker of a gas price? should there be another way where that decision is made? let's go to michael on the line for independents. good morning. caller: yes, good morning. you have a great show. i have knowledge of the oil reserves. canada, 31% of u.s. oil. mexico, 28%. nigeria and venezuela, 16% each. arab world is only 4%. the oil reserves were bought during the bush administration under the iraq war clause. when president clinton went out just 20%...
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a u.s. operation or do they see this as a truly international -- let as much as by the arab league as for the tar? >> i do not think anyone looks at it as an american operation. they looked at it as a western operation. but i do not think a lot of people think that that is a bad thing. in the region for the first time in a long time, there is actually a convergence is of interest. surprisingly of big part of the arab street is in favor of military intervention to protect the libyan people. you'd be surprised to see that even though there is an extreme caution of a part of united states should not be perceived as certain way or military intervention been perceived in a certain way, this is one of the unique opportunities in the history of american military involvement in the middle east where the u.s. is not looking at what is happening in libya as an attempt by the united states to impose its own objectives on to the region. that is at this stage in the process. there is always the skepticis
a u.s. operation or do they see this as a truly international -- let as much as by the arab league as for the tar? >> i do not think anyone looks at it as an american operation. they looked at it as a western operation. but i do not think a lot of people think that that is a bad thing. in the region for the first time in a long time, there is actually a convergence is of interest. surprisingly of big part of the arab street is in favor of military intervention to protect the libyan...
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through that we were able to document that women were half of all u.s. workers on u.s. payrolls and increasingly becoming breadwinners for their families. without the work done year after jeer in the statistical agencies to tell us, we wouldn't know. that is why this report is so exciting because what it's done is pull together data from a whole variety of agencies to tell us a story about what is happening to women in america. now i want to introduce the first presenter and then go on to painl where we're going to accept some of the fundings and i do not have the opportunity to introduce the whole panel and note it was a distinguished group so we will hear more about that in a minute. first the author, first of all, it is just plaveragee to introduce becky blank. she's one of my favorite economists, role model for us in the field. right now she's a long title -- accounting deputy secretary and undersecretary for economic affairs at the department of commerce which she overseas the 12 bureaus and functions as chief operating officer and head of the economics and statist
through that we were able to document that women were half of all u.s. workers on u.s. payrolls and increasingly becoming breadwinners for their families. without the work done year after jeer in the statistical agencies to tell us, we wouldn't know. that is why this report is so exciting because what it's done is pull together data from a whole variety of agencies to tell us a story about what is happening to women in america. now i want to introduce the first presenter and then go on to painl...
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from the u.s. perspective and with in my office we have a range of research programs looking in different potential options resolutions. that research, guided by the rnc, will allow us to consider things for the future. >> in the meant time, -- meantime, onsite storage will be sustainable? guest: i was -- >> i was at the nrc when they did the tests. i admit i had never seen a spent fuel cask. they are impressive structures. i have great confidence in the safety of the dry cask storage. we have research programs trying to understand how long a duration one should consider. we do not know what the upper bound is. >> thank you. >> 7 dermot caskey, did you have other questions or should we go to the second panel -- senator murkowski? >> no further questions. >> we will allow the second panel to come forward. >> and david lochbaum, director of nuclear power project with the union of concerned scientists. also mr. anthony pietrangelo, i think i have the pronunciation correct from a senior vice president
from the u.s. perspective and with in my office we have a range of research programs looking in different potential options resolutions. that research, guided by the rnc, will allow us to consider things for the future. >> in the meant time, -- meantime, onsite storage will be sustainable? guest: i was -- >> i was at the nrc when they did the tests. i admit i had never seen a spent fuel cask. they are impressive structures. i have great confidence in the safety of the dry cask...
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do they see this as a u.s. operation, a truly international -let- as much by the arab league as by france, as by cutter, like britain? >> i do not think anybody looks as it as an american operation. they look at it as a western operation. they do not look at it as a bad thing. there's a convergence of interests. surprisingly, a big part of the arab street is in favor of military intervention to protect the people. you will be surprised think even though there is this extreme caution on the part of the united states to not be perceived a certain way says one of the unique opportunities in the history of the military -- american military involvement in the middle east where the arab street is not looking at what is happening in libya as an attempt by the united states to oppose its own objectives on to that region. that is at this stage. there is a skepticism because america's large military footprint in the region. there is a skepticism, and no doubt what add more fuel to the fire is the fact that be a pause lar
do they see this as a u.s. operation, a truly international -let- as much by the arab league as by france, as by cutter, like britain? >> i do not think anybody looks as it as an american operation. they look at it as a western operation. they do not look at it as a bad thing. there's a convergence of interests. surprisingly, a big part of the arab street is in favor of military intervention to protect the people. you will be surprised think even though there is this extreme caution on...
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members of the u.s. navy, coast guard, and the royal canadian navy will discuss tactics and how civil unrest is driving more poor people to resort to piracy. it starts at 8:15 eastern on c- span. -- on c-span3. also on c-span3, layer -- ray lahood will testify before the senate transportation committee. now, congressman henry waxman talks about climate change legislation. a ranking democrat on the energy and commerce committee, waxman says that obama should oppose any spending bill that ends the epa's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. this is an hour. quex good morning, everyone and welcome. i am chairman for the action fund. i am pleased you could join us for this morning's discussion with congressman henry waxman. representative waxman is one of the most determined and effective progressive advocates in congress today. we all know that he has his hands full defending against a barrage of attacks on great energy and public health programs. it is a special thanks to the congressman for taki
members of the u.s. navy, coast guard, and the royal canadian navy will discuss tactics and how civil unrest is driving more poor people to resort to piracy. it starts at 8:15 eastern on c- span. -- on c-span3. also on c-span3, layer -- ray lahood will testify before the senate transportation committee. now, congressman henry waxman talks about climate change legislation. a ranking democrat on the energy and commerce committee, waxman says that obama should oppose any spending bill that ends...
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he was a leader on u.s.-israeli relations, offering the syria accountability and the iran freedom act which he fought to pass. despite initial opposition from president bush. he teamed up with president bush to read these courage of aids and malaria from africa. he patted the 2005 best-seller, "it takes the family". he is now a senior fellow at the ethics and policy center. a contributor on the fox news channel. he is proud of his role of husband and father. they're the parents of seven wonderful children. it is my pleasure to introduce to you senator rick santorum. [applause] >> good to be with you and -- i have done that a million times. sorry. it is great to be back. i was here at a smaller venue last year when we did this. this is exciting to be here. it is always the case when pete read the introduction, i can always count on the line that it's the most response. are the parents of seven children. i thought maybe not in this audience it would not get so much of a ripple. before left the seven children a
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this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was particularly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces the deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that the list of supporting groups be entered into the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. camp: mr. speaker, today we have the opportunity to come together and advance a bill that is a win for small business, a win for families, and a win for taxpayers across america. cast a yes vote for h.r. 4 and give them that win and i reserve the plans of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise? >> i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman may proceed. mr. l
this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was particularly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces the deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that...
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u.s. and allied forces meeting in paris to talk about potential military action. president obama said yesterday that the united states will take part in a no-flight effort. -- no-fly effort. we want to get your thoughts on the u.s. joined the no-fly effort. here is how you can contribute this morning. here iare the numbers at the bottom of your screen. the president announcing yesterday in a statement about the united states supporting a no-fly zone. this has been done by several allies. we will take a look at the headlines on "washington journal" this morning. mr. obama sketched out an american military role. -- rule. you have probably seen other headlines this morning as well. meetings are going on to talk about the strategy with the united states and other allied forces. the president made the statement yesterday about joining the no- fly zone effort. he spoke about what the united states will not do. here is what he had to say. >> i want to be clear about what we will not be doing. the
u.s. and allied forces meeting in paris to talk about potential military action. president obama said yesterday that the united states will take part in a no-flight effort. -- no-fly effort. we want to get your thoughts on the u.s. joined the no-fly effort. here is how you can contribute this morning. here iare the numbers at the bottom of your screen. the president announcing yesterday in a statement about the united states supporting a no-fly zone. this has been done by several allies. we...
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now they are putting u.s. children in there. i wish they would amend that and make it not north american free trade but make it north american fair trade because the blue- collar labor of the united states is not surviving here. we cannot protect or clothe our own. we have to take care of home first. guest: thank you and i appreciate your thoughtful comments. i visit the food banks in westchester county, n.y., and the numbers have just increased dramatically, not just the people who are out of work, but people who have low-paying jobs and cannot afford to feed their family. that is why i and working so hard in the congress to focus on jobs, jobs, jobs. to me, this is what our primary responsibility is it. when the unemployment rate keeps climbing, we have to focus on jobs. i agree with you that putting people to work is uppermost and is why i support the programs of the small business administration. in my community, i have seen jobs in the biotech field, going from 400 to about 1600. another company that installs solar panels w
now they are putting u.s. children in there. i wish they would amend that and make it not north american free trade but make it north american fair trade because the blue- collar labor of the united states is not surviving here. we cannot protect or clothe our own. we have to take care of home first. guest: thank you and i appreciate your thoughtful comments. i visit the food banks in westchester county, n.y., and the numbers have just increased dramatically, not just the people who are out of...
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meanwhile here in the u.s., fema administrator said at this point damage to the u.s. seems to be limited and centered on irina's and boats and roads near the water. most is likely to be private property. the government is ready to assist should state officials call for assistance. he was supposed to be at a hearing today on capitol hill on the national flood insurance program that insures more than 5 million homes in the u.s. and is $18 billion in debt. a house subcommittee earlier today looked at the reasons behind the debt and what changes could be made to the program. the hearing from earlier today is one hour and 40 minutes. subcommittee on insurance, housing and community opportun we start that i'd like to take a minute to express the deepest sympathy for the people of japan as they cope with the aftermath of this terrible earthquake and tsunami. while reports of the damage continued to surface, it is clear this disastrous event will leave an indelible mark on the region. my thoughts and prayers and i'm sure all of us who are here are with the people of japan, no
meanwhile here in the u.s., fema administrator said at this point damage to the u.s. seems to be limited and centered on irina's and boats and roads near the water. most is likely to be private property. the government is ready to assist should state officials call for assistance. he was supposed to be at a hearing today on capitol hill on the national flood insurance program that insures more than 5 million homes in the u.s. and is $18 billion in debt. a house subcommittee earlier today looked...
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earlier today in the u.s. house they passed the sixth temporary spending measure for fiscal year 2011, which will fund the federal government through april 8 and cut $6 billion over that three-week period. the final vote was 271-158 with 186 democrats, republicans, rather, and 85 democrats voting aye and 54 republicans joining 104 democrats voting against that temporary spending measure that now goes to the u.s. senate. we're going to show you debate from earlier in the u.s. house on the continuing resolution. the chair recognizes the gentleman from kentucky. mr. rogers: i ask unanimous consent that all members have five lennell slative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on h.j.res. 248 and that i may include tabular material on the same. thepeaker pro tempore: so ordered. mr. rogers: i yield myself such time as i may consume. i rise today to support h. -- h.j.res. 48, the fiscal year 2011 further continuing appropriations resolution. this temporary c.r. will allow
earlier today in the u.s. house they passed the sixth temporary spending measure for fiscal year 2011, which will fund the federal government through april 8 and cut $6 billion over that three-week period. the final vote was 271-158 with 186 democrats, republicans, rather, and 85 democrats voting aye and 54 republicans joining 104 democrats voting against that temporary spending measure that now goes to the u.s. senate. we're going to show you debate from earlier in the u.s. house on the...
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the u.s. involvement in libya on monday? caller: if he's the intelligent president i want him to tell us why we're going into libya and not the sudan and not bahrain. i think it's un:tionable to open another front when we're spending millions a day on iraq and afghanistan and 50% of our revenue goes to defense. host: the sudan would be another front, too. caller: we could help solve that with humanitarian aid. with the cost in fossil fuels, if we paid the actual cost that fossil fuels cost us, we would pay $12.50 a gallon for gasoline because these wars are about oil. what i'm saying is if he's the innocent president then why doesn't he talk about -- intelligent president why doesn't he talk about the bahrain or sudan? he's doing it for oil just like the last -- just like the iraq war. and i think we need to question why we're doing these things. if we want to help people resisting and trying for democracy, let's do that. but let's not be hidden about our agenda. let's be explicit about what t
the u.s. involvement in libya on monday? caller: if he's the intelligent president i want him to tell us why we're going into libya and not the sudan and not bahrain. i think it's un:tionable to open another front when we're spending millions a day on iraq and afghanistan and 50% of our revenue goes to defense. host: the sudan would be another front, too. caller: we could help solve that with humanitarian aid. with the cost in fossil fuels, if we paid the actual cost that fossil fuels cost us,...
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if u.s. military forces were to have responsibility for close air support or execute additional strike missions in support of opposition forces then that, of course, would exceed the president's definition of a limited supporting role. such a mission could last indefinitely and would trigger congressional consideration of our larger role in the war. now, my expectation is that the president will explain this transfer of responsibility in his speech tonight and that nato will resolve this issue this week. ending our efforts there as the primary force. as the commander of u.s. africa command, general carter hamm has said our "mandate, again our mission is to protect civilians from attack by the regime ground forces. our mission is not to support any opposition forces." general hamm has also said we do not operate in direct support of the opposition forces. so so as president obama addresses the nation, i'll be listening for answers to the following questions: when will the u.s. combat role in t
if u.s. military forces were to have responsibility for close air support or execute additional strike missions in support of opposition forces then that, of course, would exceed the president's definition of a limited supporting role. such a mission could last indefinitely and would trigger congressional consideration of our larger role in the war. now, my expectation is that the president will explain this transfer of responsibility in his speech tonight and that nato will resolve this issue...
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the u.s.-led surge in the country is working. he spoke and the middle east institute in washington as the u.s. voted to extend its mission by one year. this is 55 minutes. >> he has come from new york where he was talking about afghanistan. i believe the security council is voting today. is that correct? on thursday, he was talking about the u.s. role in afghanistan and its camilla -- commitment to the development of the country. the u.n. plays an important role. there are 34 representatives in afghan provinces. they spent over $1 billion on the country last year. food programs, health services, and infrastructure and development. the afghans are asking to take a greater lead in all aspects of government and development and the efforts to achieve peace. staffan de mistura made it clear that the u.n. takes these calls for sovereignty. seriously. what are the challenges of handing over greater responsibility to the afghan government? how can the u.n. support the process and maintain its commitme
the u.s.-led surge in the country is working. he spoke and the middle east institute in washington as the u.s. voted to extend its mission by one year. this is 55 minutes. >> he has come from new york where he was talking about afghanistan. i believe the security council is voting today. is that correct? on thursday, he was talking about the u.s. role in afghanistan and its camilla -- commitment to the development of the country. the u.n. plays an important role. there are 34...
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but the u.s. department of labor women's bureau has done a great job of the putting information on its website. that is emerging industries, it presents us with a new opportunity to not to make the same mistakes all over again about leaving women out of high- paying, high-quality job opportunities. here is a very important issue that think we all need to pay attention to it. >> nicole mason, if she could stand up. her group produced a report that dealt with that issue is initially. p.m.,re coming up on 1:30 and we want to once again thank you for leading the charge on this. an amazing report. i open my remarks by failing to in knowledge the person who really was responsible for bringing us together. the president, i have to say, his vision and his commitment to women and children, and it is infused throughout the administration. that is how we got here today. i am so proud of him and i think all of our panelists and our host. the center for american progress for hosting this year, and for all the
but the u.s. department of labor women's bureau has done a great job of the putting information on its website. that is emerging industries, it presents us with a new opportunity to not to make the same mistakes all over again about leaving women out of high- paying, high-quality job opportunities. here is a very important issue that think we all need to pay attention to it. >> nicole mason, if she could stand up. her group produced a report that dealt with that issue is initially....
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u.s. and in the u.s.s.r., what is the role in this adulation? who has access to arms and weapons? for example, what is going on in mexico right now with the house world arms trade? host: we're talking with all of you today. you can call in about your thoughts on the 30th anniversary of the reagan assassination attempt, or you can send as a tweak on twitter. there are the addresses. we are also asking the question on our facebook page. if you want, you can continue that conversation on that side as well. montana on the republican line. caller: i am a republican. host: and you are on the air. caller: high among the republican committee of great falls, montana. i am a republican. hello? host: you have to turn your television down. that is why we're having confusion here. an independent scholar, that morning. caller: i am 27 years old, so i was born about that time. but i went for social studies of that nature. there was a lot of racial disparity, well our clients and all day, to make the majo
u.s. and in the u.s.s.r., what is the role in this adulation? who has access to arms and weapons? for example, what is going on in mexico right now with the house world arms trade? host: we're talking with all of you today. you can call in about your thoughts on the 30th anniversary of the reagan assassination attempt, or you can send as a tweak on twitter. there are the addresses. we are also asking the question on our facebook page. if you want, you can continue that conversation on that side...